Seller's Agent in 2023
Nikki Travaglino
William Pitt
(203) 415-3053
49 in this area
131 Total Sales
85 Boston St Guilford, CT 06437
Estimated Value: $1,138,000 - $1,305,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,279
Sq Ft
$379/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Barn
- Fruit Trees
- Attic
- E.C. Adams Middle School Rated A-
- Antique Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Guilford Town Green
About This Home
As of December 2023One of Guilford's finest antique intown homes, The Thomas Burgis II House, constructed between 1707 and 1735, was lovingly modernized, preserved and restored with no expenses spared. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and awarded a Certificate of Merit for its modernization and preservation by the Guilford Preservation Alliance, it is situated on perhaps the most attractive site in the vicinity of Guilford's much acclaimed Town Green. Occupying approximately one acre, the property includes four well preserved mid-19th Century outbuildings - a large English Barn , a corn-crib, a carriage house used as a two car garage. The house has three bedrooms, a study/bedroom, a keeping room/dining room, a dining room/bedroom, kitchen, mudroom, full attic and two cellars. There is a massive central chimney, four fireplaces and an 18th century bake ovens. Centrally air conditioned and heated with natural gas, remotely controlled, it has low voltage lighting with state of the art fixtures. Its English Cotswold style landscape, with its stream and bridge, gardens and trees make up the complete package for the discerning 18th century home buyer. Also included in the sale of 85 Boston St, Guilford, CT is an additional parcel of land that is .60 acres and described as Map 040 Parcel 144-C. Taxes and assessments are combined to represent the total of both parcels.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0755872 Listed on: 11/04/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,317
Year Built
- Built in 1707
Lot Details
- 0.9 Acre Lot
- Stone Wall
- Sprinkler System
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
- Property is zoned R-3
Home Design
- Antique Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,279 Sq Ft Home
- 4 Fireplaces
- Mud Room
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
- Dryer
- Washer
Attic
- Storage In Attic
- Walkup Attic
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Private Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
Location
- Flood Zone Lot
- Property is near a bus stop
Schools
- Guilford High School
Farming
- Barn
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Humidity Control
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Programmable Thermostat
- Tankless Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion agreement
- Assessor Parcel Number 1117804
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 4, 2023
Closed on
Dec 19, 2023
Sold by
Laverdiere James G and Laverdiere Janet R
Bought by
Mcnamara Robert F and Mcnamara Karin E
Seller's Agent
Nikki Travaglino
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
John Campbell
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-2.76%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,154
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 30, 2019
Closed on
Oct 19, 2021
Sold by
Philip H Schaeffer Ret and Schaeffer
Bought by
Laverdiere James G and Laverdiere Janet R
Seller's Agent
Peter Cowie
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Nikki Travaglino
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,349,900
Sold Price
$1,037,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$312,900
-23.18%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 11, 2018
Sold by
Schaeffer Philip H
Bought by
Irrene S Auerbach Ret and Auerbach
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 2002
Sold by
Lombard Edwin V and Lombard Gilbert M
Bought by
Schoeffer Philip H and Auerbach Irene S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 1989
Sold by
Bergeron Theodore J
Bought by
Schaeffer Philip H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
11.13%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcnamara Robert F | $1,162,000 | None Available | |
| Laverdiere James G | $1,037,000 | None Available | |
| Irrene S Auerbach Ret | -- | -- | |
| Schoeffer Philip H | $108,000 | -- | |
| Schaeffer Philip H | $400,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Schaeffer Philip H | $295,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schaeffer Philip H | $300,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2023 12/29/23 | Sold | $1,162,000 | -2.8% | $354 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/27/2023 11/27/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/04/2023 11/04/23 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | +15.2% | $364 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/22/2021 10/22/21 | Sold | $1,037,000 | -11.7% | $316 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/30/2021 06/30/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/02/2020 01/02/20 | Price Changed | $1,175,000 | -13.0% | $358 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/30/2019 05/30/19 | For Sale | $1,349,900 | -- | $412 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,228 | $514,570 | $201,110 | $313,460 |
| 2024 | $13,677 | $514,570 | $201,110 | $313,460 |
| 2023 | $13,317 | $514,570 | $201,110 | $313,460 |
| 2022 | $14,032 | $422,010 | $206,150 | $215,860 |
| 2021 | $13,766 | $422,010 | $206,150 | $215,860 |
| 2020 | $13,635 | $422,010 | $206,150 | $215,860 |
| 2019 | $13,517 | $422,010 | $206,150 | $215,860 |
| 2018 | $13,200 | $422,010 | $206,150 | $215,860 |
| 2017 | $12,809 | $436,290 | $209,480 | $226,810 |
| 2016 | $12,508 | $436,290 | $209,480 | $226,810 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nikki Travaglino
-
John Campbell
Buyer's Agent in 2023
John Campbell
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(203) 415-5439
8 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
P
Seller's Agent in 2021
Peter Cowie
William Pitt
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170608625
APN: GUIL-000000-000000-040145
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